Category: Machine Tools

Apples and Oranges John is shopping for a metal planter box with exact specifications. Not being able to find one that matches what he wants, he’s advised by a friend to have someone fabricate and weld a custom box for him. Looking up fabricators online, he finds a variety of shops in his area: Bob’s […]

Size Matters When it comes to metal cutting lasers, the biggest difference between the various types is the wavelength of their beams. The term “laser” is an acronym that stands for “light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation,” describing a process where light is amplified or gains power by bouncing its photons back and forth […]

The Right Tool for the Job The time-honored adage that your dad taught you about selecting “the right tool for the job” doesn’t just apply to your toolbox. Any tool that contacts a workpiece—whether it be a hammer, a drill bit, or a shear blade—should be chosen wisely. For all the massive tonnage that a […]